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Divide 42/40 with 1/20

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 1/20

42/40 ÷ 1/20 is 21/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 1/20: 20/1
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 1/20 = 42/40 × 20/1
3. = 42 × 20/40 × 1 = 840/40
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/1

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